Autism Connections
April 26 - May 2, 2021 | Issue 5
Programs this Week
Tuesday, April 27
7:00-8:30 p.m.
An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Wednesday, April 28
7:30-9:00 p.m.
An online support group for black and brown caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Thursday, April 29
6:30-7:45 p.m.
An online educational series for parents, caregivers, people with autism and family members. This week we will talk about how to start putting financial and legal pieces in place, to build a foundation for the future.
Friday, April 30
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
An online support group for professionals
in the developmental disability field.
Friday, April 30
5:30-7:00 p.m.
An online social program for teens 13-17 with autism to make friends, play games, hangout and have fun.
Adult Game Night - Star Wars
Friday, April 30
7:30-9:00 p.m.
An online social program for adults with autism to talk, play a variety of games,
have fun and lots of laughs!. We'll do Star Wars Game Night this Friday!
Saturday, May 1
9:00-10:00 a.m.
An online autism program for children 3-12 to explore creativity, socialization and FUN!
Saturday, May 1
7:30-9:00 p.m.
An online social program for adults with autism to test your knowledge, hang out with friends, and have FUN!
Sunday, May 2
6:30-8:00 p.m.
An online support group for adults with autism to share successes and concerns, give and receive support, and be a part of a community that understands.
Meet Lauren Byrd, Facilitator
Lauren joined the Autism Society Greater Cincinnati in May 2019 when we debuted Teen Time Hangouts. Lauren has experience working with teens with autism in the school setting and joining the ASGC facilitator team was a natural extension of her full-time role as an educator. 
 
In March of 2020 when we transitioned to online programs, Lauren continued to facilitate Teen Time and organized games and activities that still encouraged participants to connect socially and support one another. She also started supporting our online adult game and trivia nights and has proven to be an asset to our programs. 
 
Lauren is fun and engaging, laid back and easy-going, and has a great passion to work with individuals with autism. If you join us on a Friday night, you are likely to meet Lauren, and you’ll quickly see why we enjoy having her be a part of our team! 
 
In Lauren’s own words, “I love seeing my ASGC adults and teens regularly because they bring me complete joy. They are happy to see me and their peers. I hope that I am making a positive on them-week in and week out. They give me purpose. 😊” 
 
To learn more about our facilitators and programs, visit our website at www.autismcincy.org
Art Across the Spectrum
June 10, 2021
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Save the date for our spring virtual fundraiser, Art Across the Spectrum! Join us online Thursday, June 10 to learn more about how we are serving our community, and bid on art created by artists on the spectrum.
Watch your email and social media for more information in the coming days!
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Possibilities for Diverse Abilities
Possibilities for Diverse Abilities is a collaborative effort of a group of community partners whose goal is to share the many local supports and opportunities Cincinnati has for individuals and families with diverse abilities. 
 
Join us on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation about Early Childhood: Lessons for Life. We will discuss Help Me Grow, DD services eligibility, and hear personal experience and wisdom for caregivers who have walked in your shoes. 
Autism Society Greater Cincinnati

513-561-2300